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CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
0:54 - Scott Galloway on succeeding in the arts
2:29 - why I donโt fully agree with Scott
3:06 - profitability on film
4:39 - what happens in the long term?
5:30 - what Quibi can teach us
7:30 - Why no-one has figured out the perfect mobile business model?
9:34 - where can you find opportunities now?
11:44 - shooting for the big screen vs shooting for mobile content
13:40 - a new business model for the arts?
15:46 - final thoughts
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - intro
1:00 - whatโs this test about
2:13 - why Iโm doing this comparison
3:38 - amazing conversation with meet the gaffer
6:30 - lights used in the test
7:10 - Setting the room
9:08 - No lights, neg fill only
10:10 - aputure 300d + no diffusion
11:03 - amaran f22c + no diffusion
13:17 - amaran f22c + 1/2 stop grid cloth
14:32 - aputure 300d + soft box
16:27 - aputure 300d + 4x4 1 stop grid cloth
18:37 - amaran f22c + 4x4 1 stop grid cloth
19:58 - aputure 300d + 4x4 white bounce
21:22 - aputure 300d + bounce & diffusion
22:14 - final thoughts
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